🏸 Rules of Badminton : How To PLAY Badminton : Badminton Rules For Beginners EXPLAINED
How to Play Badminton
Introduction to Badminton
- Badminton is played by two opposing players in singles or doubles format, aiming to hit the shuttlecock over the net and within court boundaries.
- A rally occurs when players hit the shuttlecock back and forth until one player fails to return it, resulting in a point being scored.
Basic Rules of Badminton
- Players must wait for their opponent to be ready before serving; serves must be diagonal across the net.
- If a player touches the net with any part of their body or racket, it's considered a fault, awarding a point to the opponent.
- Only the server can score points; players must announce scores before serving.
Understanding Rallies and Scoring
- A rally ends when one player misses hitting the shuttlecock, allowing their opponent to score a point.
- After winning a rally, players switch service courts; if playing doubles, partners swap positions after each service.
Situations Requiring Replay (Let)
- A let may occur due to various reasons such as shuttlecock getting stuck in the net or serving out of turn.
Winning Conditions in Badminton
- The first player to reach 21 points wins a set; if tied at 20 points, they must lead by two clear points. To win overall, a player must win two out of three sets.